Challenge

FTU
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Christian Svanström kicked off to start the match. In the 4th minute Frank Sachs shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Michael Apelkvist saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 8th minute, FTU's Christoffer Lindström dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. Frank Sachs fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Michael Apelkvist having to interfere. Frank Sachs recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 22nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 24th minute Frank Sachs shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Michael Apelkvist saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Christian Svanström who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 28thth minute tested the skills of Tommy Kahn when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Tommy Kahn showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jörn Giliusson in the 29th minute of the match. At last the ball reached Gösta Kruse at the corner, ending with a kick to difficult to stop for the goalkeeper of Germany. 2-0. In the 34th minute, Albin Holweck hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Frank Sachs in the 40th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Michael Apelkvist prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tommy Kahn showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Christoffer Lindström, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. Christian Svanström could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 46th minute of the match, but Tommy Kahn made a huge save. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The wind increased when Frank Sachs made the kick off in the second half. Tomas Söderquist was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 53rd played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Germany were furious when Sven Krakouer was red carded, 60 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. After 60 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Germany! In the 63rd minute there was a penalty for FTU. Jorge Harriet stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Tommy Kahn. 3-0. 66 minutes into the game, Christian Svanström cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-0. Tommy Kahn was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Tommy Kahn showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Christian Svanström in the 76th minute of the match. In the 78th minute Christoffer Lindström shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tommy Kahn saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 84 minutes into the game, FTU's Jörn Giliusson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tommy Kahn made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-1. 87 minutes into the game, Christoffer Lindström cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 6-1. Tommy Kahn was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. FTU's Michael Apelkvist played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albin Holweck in the 92nd minute of play. When Albin Holweck fell near the penalty area in the 94th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Germany's protests and gave Albin Holweck a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Germany getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Albin Holweck hit a great ball. FTU were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Germany for a fine match.